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The Gilbreth Postdoctoral Fellowships at Purdue Engineering are awarded in memory of Dr. Lillian Moller Gilbreth, Professor at Purdue from 1935-1948. A world renowned pioneer in the application of psychology to industrial engineering, Dr. Gilbreth’s work epitomized interdisciplinary research and broader impact on industry and society.The following interdisciplinary project/position is currently available for application.Computations and Mechanics of Convex Interlocking

Project Description: Convex solids of specific shape can be arranged in a planar tiling such that they cannot be extracted or pushed into a void underneath the tiling. Note that no adhesives or fasteners of any kind are used. Examples include anti-prisms and all Platonic polyhedra. Prior published work has shown such systems to possess interesting mechanical behavior and multifunctional properties, and realizations exist in architectural floor and wall coverings, and in mechanical engineering systems for thermal control or battery systems packaging. To-date, a planar tiling must be enclosed in a frame so as to block lateral motion of tiles. We propose research into nonplanar tiling, such as cylinders and hemispheres. The core question is how to assign the role of the enclosing frame of a planar tiling to the geometric shape. For example, in a cylindrical tiling part of a frame is obviated by the closed rings. Only a top and bottom lid should be necessary. Similarly, hemispheric tiling should topologically require no frame, just a foundation. By executing this research we aim to create new multifunctional structural and material systems.

Start Date: Spring 2019 (but flexible)

Postdoc Qualifications: The successful candidate will have expertise in geometric modeling and computations, ideally in computer-aided design (CAD) and finite element analysis. S/he will be fluent in algorithm design and analysis, to the extent of devising superior computational strategies and understanding and defending the choices. Mathematical maturity is expected.

Motivated and talented mechanical engineering professor driven to inspire students to pursue academic and personal excellence. Consistently strive to create a challenging and engaging learning environment in which students become life-long scholars and learners. Exceptional track record of research success with multiple published articles.

Career Summary

A student oriented and having expertise in handling student queries possesses ten years experience as an assistant professor

Proficient in developing skills in students and provide them a growing path

Extensive experience in organizing workshops, seminars and conference

Excellent knowledge of subject and also have great practical knowledge

Outstanding track record in assuring student success

Personal Qualities

Excellent interpersonal skills.

Excellent planning, organizational and negotiation strengths.

Excellent communication skills in written and verbal both.

Ability to lead, reach consensus, establish goals and attain results.

A go-getter with a flexible and positive attitude

Key Responsibilities Handled

Mentor and Class advisor

Metrology laboratory in-charge

NBA Criteria III Co-coordinator

Faculty coordinator for Contraption team

Board of Studies Head

Overall ISTE coordinator for both students and faculty chapters

Department News Letter (Mechronicle) coordinator

Preparing the minutes of meeting for board of studies meeting

Coordinator for Students Skill Training Program

Education

2016

Ph. D

Completed

Anna University, Chennai

2008

M.E. - Engineering Design

70%

First Class

Kongu Engg College, Perundurai, Erode

2005

B.E. - Mechanical Engineering

70%

First Class

Erode Sengunthar Engg College, Perundurai, Erode

1999

D.M.E (Diploma in Mechanical Engineering)

83%

First Class Distinction With Honors

Al-Ameen Polytechnic, Erode

Certificate of Appreciation

·Received ‘Young Educator and Researcher Award’ from National Foundation for Entrepreneurship Development (NFED) in the 6th Teachers’ Day Awards and Celebrations – 2015 on 5th Sep 2015.

·One year teaching experience in Sri Ragavendra Polytechnic College, Komarapalayam, Since March 2005.

·Ten years, three months of teaching experience in Bannari Amman Institute of Technology, Sathyamangalam, Since June 2008.

NPTEL Course Attended

·Processing of Polymers and Polymer Composites

Academic Project in UG

Title: Design of Air Pre-heater for Improving Overall Efficiency of FBC Boiler

Organization: STEEL AUTHORITY OF INDIA LIMITED, Salem

Description:The main objective of the project is to improve the overall efficiency of the boiler, at the same time reduce the overall fuel cost of fluidized bed combustion boiler by introducing Air Pre-Heater in to the existing system.

Description :The objective of the project is to minimize the temperature difference inside cabinet with minimum energy consumption and minimum time requirement. For achieving this, booster heating coils are introduced in a specified location.

Description:This work has a set of themes which aims to develop materials with high strength to weight ratio and improved wear resistance in order to open the application fields for self-lubricating materials.

·A Anandha Moorthy, presented “Design and Fabrication of Suspension system for All Terrain Vehicle”, National Conference on Advancements in Mechanical, Manufacturing & Civil Engineering (NCAMMCE-18), on 9th March, 2018, at M.Kumarasamy College of Engineering, Karur.

Design and Fabrication of Bulb Changing Mechanism for Domestic and Industrial purpose

TNSCST (Student Scheme)

15,000

2017

16.

Industrial Waste Minimization

EDII & MSME

1,60,000

2017

17.

Synthesis, Machining and Testing of

Composite Materials (SMT)

AICTE

3,33,125

2017

18.

Design, Development and Validation of Thermocycler and Real Time Cycler (DNA amplification Instrument) mostly used in disease diagnosis

DST – IDP, New Delhi

35.02 Lakhs

March 2017

19.

Technological Interventions for Enhancing Productivity, Scalability and Value Addition to Obtain Fiber from a Local Plant (Urtica Dioica) for Tribals in Nagaland: A Waste to Wealth Programme

DST – SEED (Technological Intervention for Tribal Empowerment (TITE)

94,96,000 Lakhs

August2018

Fund Received

Indian Society for Technical Education Conference grant of Rs 5000 for four consecutive years.

Tamil Nadu State Council for Science and Technology (TNSCST) received a grant of Rs 30,000 for Young Scientist Fellowship, on 12th April 2017.

Tamil Nadu State Council for Science and Technology (TNSCST) received a grant of Rs 10,000 for Best Student Project Award, on 12th April 2017.

DST – IDP, New Delhi received a grant of Rs 35.02 Lakhs for a project on “Design, Development and Validation of Thermocycler and Real Time Cycler (DNA amplification Instrument) mostly used in disease diagnosis”, on March 2017.

Reviewer for Journal

Inderscience Publications - International Journal of Environment and Sustainable Development

Premier Publishers - International Research Journal of Materials Science and Engineering

Subjects Handled for UG Students

Name of the Subject:Design of Machine ElementsDesign of Transmission Systems

Strength of MaterialsFluid Mechanics and Machinery

Hydraulics and PneumaticsRapid Prototyping

Unconventional Machining ProcessEngineering Graphics

Total Quality ManagementMetrology and Quality Assurance

Engineering EconomicsBasics of Mechanical Engineering

Engineering EthicsTool Design and Manufacturing

Industrial Robotics Tribology in Design

Subjects Handled for PG Students

Name of the Subject:Advanced Mechanisms Design & Simulations

Advanced Strength of Materials

Engineering System Dynamics

TRIZ for Product Development

Guest Lecture Delivered

S. No

Description

Institution

Date / Duration

1

Design of Machine Elements

CK College of Engineering and Technology, Cuddalore

Nov 2011

2

Design of Transmission Systems

CK College of Engineering and Technology, Cuddalore

Feb 2012

3

Design of Machine Elements

CK College of Engineering and Technology, Cuddalore

Nov 2014

4

Studies on Tribological Properties of Metal Matrix Composites

Sri Krishna College of Technology, Coimbatore

May 2015

5

Studies on Tribological Properties of Metal Matrix Composites

Sri Krishna College of Technology, Coimbatore

June 2015

6

Free and forced vibrations

SNS College of Engineering, Coimbatore

May 2016

7

Design of Transmission Systems

Nandha Engineering College, Perundurai

April 2017

8

Ferrous Alloy

Vidyaa Vikas College of Engineering and Technology, Thiruchengodu

22nd July 2017

9

Design of Machine Elements

Nandha College of Technology, Perundurai

20th & 23rd October 2017

10

Design of Thread Fasteners

Nandha College of Technology, Perundurai

10th September 2018

Programme Organized

One day workshop on Composite Materials

National Conference on ‘Optimization Techniques in Engineering Sciences and Technologies’ for four consecutive years

More than ten guest lecture programmes have been arranged for the benefit of students and faculty through ISTE.